Marie Cheng: Leaving London life for the outdoors and trail running
The Outdoors Fix is a podcast to inspire you to make the outdoors a bigger part of your life. It’s hosted by Liv Bolton.
Marie Cheng: Leaving London life for the outdoors and trail running
The Outdoors Fix is a podcast to inspire you to make the outdoors a bigger part of your life. It’s hosted by Liv Bolton.
In this episode, I go for a walk in the Peak District with Marie Cheng.
Marie’s life has been transformed by the outdoors in the last few years. Before the pandemic, Marie used to work as a consultant in London. She loved hiking and skiing, but felt like they were just fleeting moments in her busy, urban life.
Just before lockdown she decided to make some big, brave changes. She quit her job, moved to Sheffield and based her life in the Peak District.
Her dog Millie and a new interest in trail running soon followed.
A few years later, Marie now has a career working for outdoors brands and trail running dominates her free time – she’s run the Snowdonia ultramarathon as well as races in the Alps.
Marie’s message is about encouraging us all to take small steps towards our dreams to see where the journey takes us.
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Liv x
The Outdoors Fix is a podcast produced and hosted by Liv Bolton @liv_outsideuk
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This episode of The Outdoors Fix was kindly supported by outdoor footwear brand Merrell.
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This episode of The Outdoors Fix was kindly supported by outdoor footwear brand Merrell.
Hi Liv,
First and foremost thank you for producing such a superb podcast series. The guests, content and broadcast level production quality is a breath of fresh air in so many ways.
Forgive me if you’ve covered this, I hope not as I think I’ve heard virtually every show.
Have you considered doing something on pilgrim routes? My experience is minimal but significant, there’s something about combining the outdoors, exertion, solitude and extended time ‘off line’ which can be very special and cathartic.
Added to this the increasing popularity of Camino de Santiago is noteworthy along with less well known routes nearer home. In September I spent three solo days following St Cuthbert’s trail through southern Scotland to Holy Island. Whilst I have faith I’m not churchy and I’d argue that the absence of organised religion within a pilgrimage is one of its features.
Anyhow, I’m sure there are real experts out there who could tell you more.
I’m certainly happy to share my experience with you over the phone, if you want to know more.
Dan
07973 886424
Hi Dan,
Thanks so much for listening and your lovely message.
The St Cuthbert’s trail sounds fantastic, and very appealing. It’s great to hear how much of an impact it has had on you.
I’ve just finished this latest series but hope to do another in 2025 so I will absolutely bear this in mind – it’s a great angle that I haven’t explored yet.
Many thanks for getting in touch.
Best wishes,
Liv